James also used the words "scrubber," "peasant" and "motherf*****" to insult the up and coming musician.

His management, who are growing tired of the star's insults towards others, told him off and just hours later he apologised on his Twitter page.

In a series of tweets, he apologised for "any offence I have caused by using the term 'queer' in my rap battle with MC Worthless," adding: “I just have to say I’m extremely disappointed in myself for being so naive with the diss track I made for an unknown rapper recently."

He continued: "I Would just like to make it completely clear that it was not meant in anyway as a reference to homosexuality.

"I realise where the term has come from in meaning..but used in the context of the rap battles I have grown up with it has come to mean something completely different.. That said, I understand why it could cause offence and that definitely wasn't my intention...

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"Some of the things said in this rap can be mistaken for homophobic slurs and I assure you homophobia is something I do not believe in.

"I have many many gay friends. In rap feuds/rap disses the words I used have a different intent. This is a straight man I was attacking. A straight man who littered his track with severe homophobic slurs towards me.. Like I said though it was a rap diss ..

"And in no way a reflection of my true character.. I've heard I've offended Matt Lucas who's work I have always admired and that is a blow.

"Deeply deeply sorry to any gay or lesbian people out there. Plus Rylan is one of my best mates and he is as gay as they come! #LOVE.